Line Gauthier Poet Light Verse

Mother

My dear old mother
    God rest her soul
Way up in the heavens
    Now surely a holy saint
‘Cause when she was alive
    She was kind to a fault
Had the biggest heart
    Of anyone you’d seen
She would bake a million
    Cakes ‘n pies of every sort
And people from miles around
    Would line up at her door
And she was so shrewd 
    Fed a family of six on a dime
Could stretch a dollar
    Like nobody’s business 
She learned to play poker
    Became the best I’d ever seen
Had only one vice, poor Mom
    When she’d dip into the gin
That’s why to this day
    I’ll never turn down
A Beefeater or Tangueray
    In her honour, chin chin

Mom I love you 
    And I miss you, 
          Bottoms up !



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on February 15, 2018 for contest GIN IN THE MORNING sponsored by JULIA WARD  -  RANKED 5TH

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Gregory Richard Barden March 18, 2018 at 3:17 AM This is marvelous, Line, and I thoroughly enjoyed this with my cream soda and mango/pineapple vodka, haha! Congrats and blessings, Dear friend! :-) <3 Line Gauthier March 18, 2018 at 7:02 AM Is there any other way to enjoy poetry? Thank you so much for your visit and letting go of your glass long enough to leave me a comment, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper March 14, 2018 at 8:18 AM This is lovely, Line, congratulations on an awesome win!! Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 9:43 AM Thank you, Eve. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Reason A. Poteet March 14, 2018 at 7:30 AM Like mother, like son...you do take a chance when writing something like this of being misunderstood, especially by family who maybe do not love poetry as you do. Great work, LIne. I enjoyed the read and add my applause for your placement and skill. Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 9:44 AM I sent a copy to my Mom without an explanation. She was 'impressed'. LOL Thanks for your fun visit and comment, Reason.

Kim Rodrigues March 14, 2018 at 7:03 AM Enjoyed, Line! Love the...in her honour, chin chin! Congratulations! Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 9:45 AM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Kim.

Rhoda Tripp March 14, 2018 at 4:34 AM Very cute write, Line. Love that last line especially. Congratulations on being placed in a contest with few winners. Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 9:46 AM Thank you very much, Rhoda. Much appreciated visit and comment.

Constance La France February 15, 2018 at 3:31 PM Line, this is such a beautiful tribute to your mother, the love is dripping from each word ! Line Gauthier February 15, 2018 at 4:39 PM LOL -some elements of truth... I do love my Mom.

Silent One February 15, 2018 at 2:01 PM A beautiful dedication to your mother Line.. Line Gauthier February 15, 2018 at 2:35 PM Indeed, she would be so proud... considering she is quite alive and kickin' ass.